Holly Black Quotes

A collection of quotes by Holly Black.

Holly Black is a renowned American author, known for her contributions to the fantasy genre. Born in New Jersey in 1971, she gained fame for her young adult novels, particularly the modern faerie tales series that includes "Tithe," "Valiant," and "Ironside." Black's captivating storytelling and immersive world-building have captivated readers worldwide, earning her numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base. Her works often explore themes of myth, folklore, and the intricate relationship between humans and the fantastical realms they encounter. N/A

People said that video games were bad because they made you

People said that video games were bad because they made you numb to death, made you register entrails splattering across a screen as a sign of success. In that moment, Val thought that the real problem with games was that the player was suppossed to try everything. If there was a cave, you went in it. If there was a mysterious stranger, you talked to him. If there was a map, you followed it. But in games, you had a hundred million billion lives and Val only had this one.

She'd always been a little contemptuous of beauty, as though

She'd always been a little contemptuous of beauty, as though it was something you had to trade away some other vital thing for.

Beauty Trade Contempt

Crippled things are always more beautiful. It's the flaw tha

Crippled things are always more beautiful. It's the flaw that brings out beauty.

Beauty Flaws Crippled

Changing is what people do when they have no options left.

Changing is what people do when they have no options left.

Life Change Choices Inevitable

If curiosity killed the cat, it was satisfaction that brough

If curiosity killed the cat, it was satisfaction that brought it back.

Wisdom Life Car Satisfaction Curiosity Curious

I can learn to live with guilt. I don't care about being goo

I can learn to live with guilt. I don't care about being good.

Life Good Guilt Choices Bad

The moment she was cursed, I lost her. Once it wears off- so

The moment she was cursed, I lost her. Once it wears off- soon- she will be embarrassed to remember things that she said, things she did, things like this. No matter how solid she feels in my arms, she is made of smoke.

Life Love Sad Regret Hopeless Embarrassed